Koshi Forest Wind Chime - 440Hz - Earth Symphony

Koshi Forest Meditation Chime

Forest works beautifully as a meditation chime where a deeper, more introspective and contemplative sound is preferred.

A gentle movement at the beginning of a practice can mark the transition into stillness, while another at the end can signal the return to ordinary awareness.

Its longer resonance allows individual notes to appear, overlap and gradually fade into silence.

This makes Forest particularly suited to listening practices centred on stillness, attention and reflection.

During Meditation

Forest can be used at the beginning or end of meditation, during breathwork, between stages of a practice or simply as a focus for attentive listening.

Its deeper character gives the sound room to unfold without needing constant movement.

There is no required sequence.

Yoga Chime

Forest also suits yoga and movement practice.

Its light weight makes it easy for a teacher or practitioner to move through a space, while its sustained resonance can mark transitions without sounding abrupt.

It can work especially well during restorative yoga, savasana, breathwork, slow transitions and quiet mindfulness periods.

Its deeper musical character may suit moments where a more inward or reflective atmosphere is wanted.

Sound Bath & Sound Practice

Within sound practice, Forest can sit naturally alongside singing bowls, gongs and other harmonic instruments.

Its twelve-rod structure creates a dense but coherent tonal layer that can add depth without overpowering the wider soundscape.

Because the chime is light enough to move easily, a practitioner can also allow the sound to circulate through the room.

Forest can be used to introduce a session, mark transitions, deepen a quieter section, add sustained harmonic texture or guide attention back toward silence.

References to sound baths or sound therapy describe the contexts in which the instrument may be used and do not imply guaranteed therapeutic outcomes.

Oak Resonance Chamber

Forest uses an oak wood resonance chamber.

The wooden chamber surrounds the twelve steel rods and helps amplify and sustain their vibration.

This allows the notes and harmonics to linger and interact rather than disappearing immediately after the first strike.

The combination of oak and steel contributes to Forest's long, clear and warm resonance.

Brass & Coconut Shell Clapper

Forest uses a brass and coconut shell clapper.

As the chime moves, the clapper strikes different rods naturally, creating changing combinations of notes and harmonics.

The manufacturer describes the Earth Symphony construction as plastic-free.

Sound Character

Forest has a deep and contemplative sound.

Its F# minor structure gives the melody a more inward and mysterious musical character.

The twelve rods create a dense sonic texture in which individual notes emerge, respond to one another and gradually dissolve.

The doubled sympathetic resonators reinforce selected frequencies and contribute to the feeling of depth.

This makes Forest especially suited to situations where you want a sound that feels layered, reflective and slightly mysterious.

Forest Symbolism

Forest takes its inspiration from great forests as living, layered spaces.

Its musical character may evoke:

• mystery
• contemplation
• introspection
• silence
• depth
• hidden movement
• living natural presence

These associations describe the inspiration behind the melody rather than guaranteed energetic properties of the instrument.

You can choose Forest entirely because you enjoy its sound.

Designed to Play with Mountain, River & Ocean

The four Koshi Earth Symphony melodies were designed to work alone or in dialogue with one another.

Mountain • Forest • River • Ocean

Their chords remain musically coherent when different combinations are played together.

Forest retains its own deeper, more mysterious identity while still finding its place within the wider Earth Symphony ensemble.

Mountain provides a broad and grounded presence, while River and Ocean bring their own contrasting sound worlds.

You do not need all four to enjoy Earth Symphony, but the collection has been designed so that its melodies can respond freely to one another.

Koshi Earth Symphony & 4 Elements

Koshi now has two distinct musical collections.

Earth Symphony contains Mountain, Forest, River and Ocean.

Each Earth Symphony chime uses 12 steel rods, 4 doubled sympathetic resonators, a 440Hz tuning reference, a fine-wood resonance chamber, a brass and coconut shell clapper, and plastic-free construction as supplied.

The classic Koshi 4 Elements collection contains Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis.

Those chimes use 8 rods, treated bamboo resonance chambers and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

The two collections are separate musical systems.

Which Koshi Collection Should I Choose?

Choose Earth Symphony if you want a broader, more immersive Koshi sound with twelve rods and a 440Hz reference.

Choose the classic 4 Elements range if you prefer the original eight-rod Koshi format with Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

Within Earth Symphony, Forest is especially suited to someone drawn to a deep, nuanced, mysterious and contemplative musical character.

Care & Storage

Koshi Forest is a handcrafted musical instrument and benefits from gentle handling.

Keep the oak resonance chamber dry and wipe it gently with a soft cloth when required.

For the longest life:

• protect from prolonged rain and damp
• avoid frost and extreme weather
• avoid prolonged strong sunlight or excessive heat
• do not twist or pull internal components
• protect from drops and hard impacts
• avoid soaking or harsh cleaning products
• store indoors in a dry place when not in use

Quick FAQs

What is the Koshi Forest chime?
Forest is one of four melodies in the Koshi Earth Symphony collection.

What notes does Forest use?
C# • F# • F# • G# • G# • A • A • C# • F# • G# • A • C#.

What scale is Forest based around?
F# minor.

How many rods are inside the Forest chime?
Twelve individually hand-tuned steel rods.

What are sympathetic resonators?
Four rods are doubled at identical frequencies. These repeated pitches reinforce parts of the harmonic structure and contribute to greater depth and sustain.

Is Koshi Forest tuned to 440Hz?
Forest is tuned with reference to 440Hz as part of its wider tuning system.

Does every rod play 440Hz?
No. Each rod has its own pitch. The 440Hz figure is the tuning reference used for the overall musical system.

What does Forest sound like?
Deep, nuanced, mysterious and contemplative.

What is the resonance chamber made from?
Oak wood.

What is the clapper made from?
Brass and coconut shell.

Is Forest plastic-free?
Yes. The manufacturer describes the Earth Symphony construction as plastic-free.

Can I use Forest for meditation?
Yes. It can introduce or conclude meditation or be used as a focus during contemplative listening.

Can it be used for yoga?
Yes. Forest can be used during breathwork, restorative practice, transitions and savasana.

Can Forest be used in sound baths?
Yes. Its wider twelve-rod resonance can add a deep and layered harmonic texture alongside singing bowls, gongs and other instruments.

Can Forest be played with Mountain, River and Ocean?
Yes. The four Earth Symphony melodies are designed to remain musically coherent when played together.

Is Forest a wind chime or musical instrument?
Both descriptions are appropriate. It can be suspended as a tuned wind bell or deliberately played by hand.

How large is Koshi Forest?
Approximately 16cm high × 6.3cm diameter, with a total length of around 35.5cm including the cord.

How much does it weigh?
Approximately 145g.

Where is Koshi Forest made?
It is handcrafted and hand-tuned at the foot of the French Pyrenees, France.

Can I leave it outdoors?
Permanent outdoor exposure is not recommended. A dry, sheltered position is preferable to prolonged rain, damp, frost and severe weather.

What is the difference between Forest and the Koshi 4 Elements range?
Forest belongs to Earth Symphony and has 12 rods, an oak resonance chamber, sympathetic resonators and a 440Hz reference. Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis belong to the classic 4 Elements collection with 8 rods, treated bamboo chambers and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

NB

Koshi Forest belongs to the Earth Symphony collection:

Forest • F# minor • 12 hand-tuned steel rods • 4 doubled sympathetic resonators • 440Hz reference

The complete Earth Symphony collection is:

Mountain • Forest • River • Ocean

Terra, Aqua, Aria and Ignis belong to the separate classic Koshi 4 Elements collection with 8 rods and an adjusted 432Hz reference.

Please Note

Descriptions such as mysterious, contemplative, introspective, deep or Forest-inspired refer to the musical character and landscape inspiration of the instrument.

References to meditation, yoga, sound baths, sound therapy, breathwork or holistic sound practice describe ways the instrument may be used and do not imply guaranteed medical, therapeutic or energetic effects.

Protect the oak resonance chamber from prolonged damp, frost and severe weather.